
Titles in This Set
The Justice of Kings
The Tyranny of Faith
The Trials of Empire
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780316361484, 9780316361781, 9780316362085
Publisher: Orbit
Overview
The Empire of the Wolf trilogy by Richard Swan is a dark, atmospheric epic fantasy series following Sir Konrad Vonvalt, a formidable Justice of the Empire, and his sharp-witted clerk, Helena Sedanka. Set across a sprawling, crumbling empire where sorcery, law, and religion collide, the series blends courtroom drama with brutal action and slow-burn political intrigue. This complete three-book paperback set gathers The Justice of Kings, The Tyranny of Faith, and The Trials of Empire, letting readers follow Vonvalt and Helena's journey from provincial investigations to empire-shaking rebellion in one satisfying arc, cover to cover.
About the Books
Richard Swan's Empire of the Wolf trilogy opens with The Justice of Kings, introducing Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor's Justice who travels the Sovan Empire enforcing the law with sword, wit, and a rare gift for magic. His young clerk, Helena Sedanka, narrates the unfolding story as she is drawn deeper into a world of secret plots, corrupt nobles, and the fragile order Vonvalt is sworn to protect. The second book, The Tyranny of Faith, pushes the pair into the empire's volatile capital, Sova, where religious fervor, kidnappings, and Senate scheming threaten to unravel the fragile peace Vonvalt worked so hard to defend. Loyalties are tested, faith and law are pitted against one another, and Helena's own role in the empire's future begins to sharpen. The trilogy concludes with The Trials of Empire, where war, rebellion, and the consequences of earlier choices converge, forcing Vonvalt and Helena toward a reckoning that will decide the fate of the empire itself. Told with a grounded, character-driven voice rare in epic fantasy, the series explores how ordinary law and personal conviction hold up against ambition, fanaticism, and the slow erosion of institutions. Fans of morally complex fantasy with real political stakes, courtroom tension, and hard-won character growth will find this trilogy a rewarding, complete read from start to finish, ideal for anyone who enjoys grimdark-adjacent fantasy grounded in law and order rather than pure spectacle.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Justice of Kings — Introduces Sir Konrad Vonvalt and his clerk Helena Sedanka as they enforce imperial law amid rising unrest and uncover a conspiracy that threatens the empire.
The Tyranny of Faith — Sends Vonvalt and Helena into the capital city of Sova, where kidnappings, religious extremism, and Senate politics collide in the empire's most dangerous power struggle yet.
The Trials of Empire — Brings the trilogy to its conclusion as war and rebellion force Vonvalt and Helena to confront the empire's crumbling foundations and their own hardest choices.
About the Author
Richard Swan is a fantasy author known for the Empire of the Wolf trilogy, which introduced readers to the Sovan Empire and the pairing of Justice Sir Konrad Vonvalt and his clerk Helena Sedanka. Drawing on a background in law, Swan brings a distinctive courtroom-drama sensibility to epic fantasy, grounding political intrigue and battle sequences in questions of justice, faith, and institutional power. His writing is noted for atmospheric world-building and morally complicated characters, earning him a devoted following among readers who enjoy fantasy that digs into the machinery of law and empire as much as swordplay and sorcery.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete Empire of the Wolf set is perfect for fantasy readers who want a fully resolved trilogy in hand, no waiting between books. It's a fantastic gift for birthdays, the holiday season, or any epic fantasy fan's growing bookshelf, and a great pick for summer reading or a cozy binge-read weekend with Vonvalt and Helena.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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